8 PREPARING FOR USE
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Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. (
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
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Adjust the basic position of the shift lever.
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Get used to handling the motorcycle on a suitable surface before undertaking a more challenging trip.
Info
When off road, it is recommended that you are accompanied by another person on another vehicle
so that you can help each other.
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Try also to ride as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feeling for the motorcycle.
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Do not make any off-road trips that exceed your ability and experience.
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Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
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If you carry any luggage, make sure you fix it firmly as close as possible to the center of the vehicle and
ensure even weight distribution between the front and rear wheels.
Info
Motorcycles react sensitively to any changes of weight distribution.
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Do not exceed maximum permissible weight and maximum permissible axle loads.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight
335 kg (739 lb.)
Maximum permissible front axle load
145 kg (320 lb.)
Maximum permissible rear axle load
190 kg (419 lb.)
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Run in the engine. (
8.2
Running-in the engine
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During the running-in phase, do not exceed the specified engine speed and engine performance.
Guideline
Maximum engine speed
During the first operating hour
7,000 rpm
Maximum engine performance
During the first 3 operating hours
≤
75 %
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Avoid fully opening the throttle!
8.3
Starting power of lithium-ion batteries at low temperatures
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Lithium-ion batteries are far lighter than lead batteries, have a
low self-discharge rate, and have more starting power at tem-
peratures over 15 °C (60 °F). At low temperatures, however, the
starting power of lithium-ion batteries drops to below that of lead
batteries.
Multiple starting attempts may be needed. Press the electric
starter button for 5 seconds, and wait 30 seconds between
attempts. The pauses are necessary so that the created heat can
distribute through the lithium-ion battery and the battery is not
damaged.
If the charged lithium-ion battery does not or only weakly turns
over the electric starter when temperatures are below 15 °C
